Credit: Patrick Whittemore

Warm hats and scarves crocheted and knitted by volunteers brought smiles as Tobin School students in Roxbury sorted through hundreds of colorful handmade accessories donated by Caps for Kids yesterday.

“There’s nothing more special then getting something that was made for you,” said Principal Cheryl Watson-Harris. Volunteers made 10,000 hats.

Freddy Baez, 10, helped distribute hats but grinned when she found the just-right hat for herself. “I’m going to wear this for Christmas,” she said, smiling.

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